Orthopedic implants keep getting smarter. For the first time, a patient has received an investigational, full artificial knee replacement that can wirelessly report digital, 3D torque and force data back to computers.

Known for tubing and fitting capabilities, the company also customizes tubing assemblies for specific OEM instruments and applications. It offers a comprehensive selection of tubing in capillary through large-bore sizes, with ODs from less than 0.0145 to 5/16 in.

Two series of ultra-miniature, open-frame modular switching power supplies are available. In a small mechanical footprint measuring only 2 in. W x 4 in. L x 1.2 in. H, both the ASM40 and ASM60 series provide power densities &gt6 W/in 3 .

The reduced footprint 713 series M12 male sockets allows fastening from the back side of a panel and reduces the required surface area for mounting. The design features an M12 rear thread allowing the connector to be mounted to a panel having a thickness of up to 3.0 mm.

There are a number of factors medical device manufacturers need to consider when using injection molded parts in their device. If they don’t, they may be caught by surprise when they think they are ready to move into full production on a part.

While the counterfeiting of medical devices has not been a leading concern of manufacturers, it is a problem that is steadily growing. As such, companies need to explore technology options that will enable them to protect their product, brand, and customers.

The Project: Replace a wire heating system that was creating multiple problems, including system failure, in a hybridization oven. The Solution: Utilize etched foil elements to enable an efficient and effective heating solution. By Kevin Mooney Stovall Life Science Inc.

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, offers a service to provide customers with easy and convenient access to the latest updates on Microchip's news and technical product and design documentation&#151Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds.

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